Four Points by Sheraton
Fort Walton does not have an airport, but the city of Destin, just five miles east, has the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. The closest hotel in Fort Walton to the airport is the Four Points by Sheraton. There are many guest services, including outdoor pools, a Jacuzzi, a fitness center and free cable television in every room. Not only that but all the rooms are 100 percent smoke-free.
Just four miles north of the hotel is the Shalimar Pointe Golf & Country. The Shalimar is designed to be like a U.S. Open qualifier and was given three and a half stars by "Golf Digest" magazine. It is a pro-style, par-72 course that spans over 6,600 yards. There are also five tees to allow for a range of skills.
Four Points by Sheraton
Highway 98 East
1325 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-8116
Best Western Fort Walton Beach Beachfront
Less than a mile west of the Sheraton is the Best Western Fort Walton Beach Beachfront. This location was rated AAA-Three Diamonds and has an outdoor pool that stays heated, free cable television, high-speed wireless and complimentary breakfast. If you are bringing your family, know that children under 12 stay free with one paying adult. Last but not least, guests of the hotel are eligible for golf packages offered only to patrons of the hotel.
Best Western Fort Walton Beach Beachfront
380 Santa Rosa Blvd.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548-6136
(850) 243-9444
Cayo Grande Suites Hotel
Two miles north of what is considered downtown is the Cayo Grande Suites Hotel. Guests are accommodated with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet, data port phones, free cable television, an executive desk for work, microwaves, mini fridges and all beds come with a lumbar pillow for maximum neck and back comfort.
Less than a mile northeast of the Cayo Grande Suites Hotel is the Fort Walton Beach Club Complex, which includes two courses, the Oaks Course and the Pines Course. The Oaks Course is lined with (naturally) oak trees, is a par-72 course and spans over 6,400 yards. There are many water hazards and fairways are narrow. The Pines Course is a par-72 and stretches out over 6,800 yards. It is bordered by an upland pine forest. Both are incredibly challenging but make for a relaxing afternoon of golf.
Cayo Grande Suites Hotel
214 Racetrack Road NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 862-7540
About The Author
Ryan Day is a writer who hails from northeast Florida. He graduated from Flagler College in St. Augustine and has worked as a freelance writer for five years now and has been published in The St. Augustine Record and The Florida Times-Union. Ryan spends his free time traveling, volunteering with a local college ministry and playing kickball.
